Apple macbook 13 inch aluminum late 2008 User Manual

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Take Apart — Top Case 211 2010-06-15
• battery power cable
• battery connector 
cover
• hard drive connector 
cable
• hard drive front 
bracket with IR/sleep 
cable
• Kensington lock
Replacement Note: 
Before assembling the 
computer, be sure to first 
transfer the following 
parts to the new top case: 
• Center bracket
• MagSafe board
Replacement Note:  
When replacing a top 
case, retain the customer’s 
top case until the repair is 
complete. Before installing...

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Additional Procedures
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)   

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Additional Procedures — Hinge Replacement and Alignment 213 2010-06-15
Overview
First Steps
Order hinge alignment 
kit (Apple part # 076-1357) 
that includes one set of 
the left and right hinges.
Remove:
• Access door
• Battery
• Bottom case
• Camera cable guide
• LVDS cable guide
• Display assembly
• Display clutch cover
Tools
• Clean, soft, lint-free 
cloth
• ESD wrist strap and 
mat
• plastic alignment guide 
(Apple part # 922-9272)
• Torx T6 screwdriver
Hinge...

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Additional Procedures — Hinge Replacement and Alignment 214 2010-06-15
Procedure
1 Insert alignment guide 
between flat bottom 
of hinge and raised 
black trim on display 
clamshell.
2 If gap between hinge 
and trim is out of 
tolerance, adjust clutch 
by removing 2 T6 
mounting screws.
3 Move clutch slightly 
until gap is 5.7mm  
+/- 0.1mm, the 
same height as the 
alignment guide.
4 Reinstall 2 screws, and 
reassemble computer.
5 Verify that display 
opens and...

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Views
MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008)   

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Views — Exploded Views 216 2010-06-15
Exploded Views
Main Assembly, 1 of 2
Important: Replace parts like-for-like. For parts with more than one part number, enter the 
product serial number in GSX to determine the compatible part.  

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Views — Exploded Views 217 2010-06-15
Main Assembly, 2 of 2
Important: Replace parts like-for-like. For parts with more than one part number, enter the 
product serial number in GSX to determine the compatible part.  

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Views — Exploded Views 218 2010-06-15
Display Assembly
Important: Replace parts like-for-like. For parts with more than one part number, enter the 
product serial number in GSX to determine the compatible part.  

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Views — External Views 219 2010-06-15
External Views
Port View
A = MagSafe Power
B = Gigabit Ethernet
C = USB 2.0 (1 high powered)
D = Mini DisplayPort
E = Combo Digital/Analog Audio In
F = Combo Digital/Analog Audio Out
G = Security Slot
H = Battery Indicator Light Button  

MacBook (13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008) Views — Screw Chart 220 2010-06-15
Screw Chart
076-1320  
Phillips #00
Included in Logic Board Kit
076-1326  
Phillips #00
Included in AirPort Card Kit: 
antenna (4), card (2), cable clip 
(1)
922-8642 
Spring
Heatsink springs (4)
922-8644 
Phillips #00
Center bracket, fan, optical 
drive, keyboard flex bracket
922-8645 
Phillips #00
Fan, LVDS cable guide, 
MagSafe board
922-8648 
Phillips #00
Center bracket (top)
922-8649 / 922-8973 
Phillips #00
Hard drive front...